What beer to drink on Thanksgiving? 2014

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  1. schildres

    schildres Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2010 Maryland

    Always subject to change:
    ST Warlock
    ST Pumking
    Spring House Brains
    GI Festivity Ale
    GI Christmas 2012
    Possibly an Anchor Xmas...and probably a few more, Thanksgiving is always a good bottle share for me.
     
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  2. Ken_P

    Ken_P Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2013 Massachusetts

    While I can understand the inclination to drink a heavy barleywine or stout personally I don't want to distract from the food. For dinner, I'm thinking either Madame Rose, or a saison, like Stillwater's Cellar Door. As for a night cap, if I'm not completely stuffed, will be likely be something barrel-aged and sweet.
     
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  3. ncstateplaya

    ncstateplaya Savant (1,233) Nov 8, 2008 North Carolina

    I'm pretty sure I'll have some fresh for breakfast!
     
  4. BeerMeBro720

    BeerMeBro720 Initiate (0) May 2, 2013 Ohio
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  5. Thirstygoat

    Thirstygoat Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2012 Illinois
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    FW XVII, after eating, something lighter before/during, maybe a Marzen or Samuel Smith Brown?
     
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  6. BigOldOaf

    BigOldOaf Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2011 Massachusetts

    I've got a Lukcy Bastard for dinner and 2013 Bourbon County Barleywine for desert. Also trying to score some Mayflower Thanksgiving Ale and fit it in somewhere....
     
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  7. Buschyfor3

    Buschyfor3 Savant (1,083) Jan 4, 2009 Kentucky

    Definitely going with a stout. I've got a few big ones on deck that I've yet to crack (Barbapapa, Aun Mas Cafe Jesus) but I'm strongly considering going out and getting a 4pk of FBS since that would drink nice and easy both before and after the meal. Hittin' up a big RIS before dinner would probably end with me passed out in a plate of sweet potato casserole. Good times.
     
  8. mattsmith20

    mattsmith20 Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I have a SN snowpack waiting for me at my mom's house (Thanks, mom!), so I'll be working on that. Also thinking some Framboise might be good for brunch.
     
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  9. EyePeeAyBryan

    EyePeeAyBryan Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2011 Arizona
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    I love the smell of barleywines and stouts in the (next) morning! Probably some CCB GG Almighty that night though.
     
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  10. John_Beeryman

    John_Beeryman Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2014 Virginia

    I timed my latest homebrew to be done by Thanksgiving. So I'll be trying Ku(h)riosum Milk Stout :slight_smile:
     
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  11. lester619

    lester619 Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2009 Wisconsin

    Can't beat SN Celebration on Thanksgiving.
     
  12. WasupBeerQueen

    WasupBeerQueen Initiate (0) May 10, 2014 Massachusetts

    I'm looking forward to trying Mayflower Thanksgiving Ale. Aged on american white oak with hints of Caramel and vanilla.... Sounds delicious.
     
  13. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

  14. Bshaw22

    Bshaw22 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 Wisconsin
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    The bottle of Central Waters Headless Herron that I picked up yesterday.
     
  15. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    What am I not drinking on Thanksgiving is more of a brain-buster. If anything the usual, 211, DirtWolf, Imperial Biscotti Break and some Hop's Cousin. Yeah, that sounds legit.
     
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  16. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (1,969) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Brought a growler of Trillium Fort Point last year to go with the usual SN Celebration and Sam Adams mixed pack. I've already had a request for a return of Fort Point and I'm happy to oblige.

    Anyone else run a Turkey Trot race that morning? Always makes that first beer of the day more enjoyable to feel like you've earned it!
     
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  17. Jordanpaterson08

    Jordanpaterson08 Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2014 California

    I plan on the same thing thanks to you! CHEERS!
     
  18. Dachs

    Dachs Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2014 Ohio

    It'll be Great Lakes Xmas Ale for me, most likely.
     
  19. GeorgiaKiwi

    GeorgiaKiwi Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2007 Georgia

    Saisons pair well with turkey, so probably a Boulevard Saison Brett with the meal.
     
  20. TurkeyFeathers

    TurkeyFeathers Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 New York
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    High % ABV as we go to the inlaws
     
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